Medical garment for skin-to-skin care and methods of use

a skin-to-skin care and medical technology, applied in the field of medical garments, can solve the problems of unsatisfactory current draping technique, unequipped blanket or hospital gown, and insufficient and necessary privacy in a closed spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-12
DAVIS AMANDA MARIE
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While skin-to-skin care is commonly practiced in NICUs, there are few products currently available that allow a comfortable and private experience for the parent and infant.
Typically, a hospital may merely provide a blanket or hospital gown to cover the infant while the infant rests on the parent, however, this technique may not provide adequate and necessary privacy in an open, busy unit.
The current technique of draping is unsatisfactory for additional reasons.
Specifically, the blanket or hospital gown is unequipped to properly an

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[0015]In one aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical garment to provide improved skin-to-skin care for infants in the NICU. Referring now to FIG. 2, a front view of the medical garment 100 for providing skin-to-skin care for premature infants and infants with health issues is shown in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. Medical garment 100 includes an apron 102 that is configured to be worn by the parent and positioned on a front side of the parent such that the parent's front side (e.g., chest and abdomen) is adequately covered when worn. Additionally, apron 102 may extend around and cover the sides of the parent when worn. Apron 102 may be a soft material, such as cotton or other similar materials, to provide the most comfort for both the infant and the parent.

[0016]Medical garment 100 also includes straps 104 at a top portion of the apron 102. Straps 104 may be tied around the neck of the parent to secure the garment 100 when worn. In the alter...

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A medical garment includes an apron configured to be worn over a wearer's chest and abdomen, the apron including a loose-fitting cowl neckline, at least one strap attached to the apron and configured to be fastened around the wearer's neck, and at least one tie strap disposed on the apron and configured to secure and organize tubing and lines attached to the infant.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 260,273 filed on Nov. 11, 2009.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]Embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to medical garments. More particularly, embodiments disclosed herein relate to medical garments for skin-to-skin care and methods of using the medical garment.BACKGROUND[0003]Newborn infants require special care and observation to ensure they have successfully transitioned through the delivery and immediate post-partum period safely with no underlying problems. Premature infants, or infants that are born before approximately 9 months, as well as term and post-term infants with health issues, may require specialized treatment and care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (“NICU”), often for an extended period of time. The NICU patient may need to be kept in an incubator and may require respiratory support, as well as intravenous fluids and medications ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B13/06
CPCA41D13/1272A41D13/1245
Inventor DAVIS, AMANDA MARIE
Owner DAVIS AMANDA MARIE
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